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ASO5 - Advisor, Security and Emergency Operations


Company : Department for Education, South Australia


Location : Wagga Wagga, New South Wales


Created : 2026-03-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Department for Education Job reference: 837433 Location: 5007 - HINDMARSH Job status: Short Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Why work with us Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every childs potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a worldleading public education system that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. Together we will make our education system the best it can be. When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state. About The Role The Advisor, Security & Emergency Operations provides specialist advice, coordination and support to our Schools & Preschools and Corporate divisions to ensure the agency maintains effective security, emergency management, and resilience arrangements in accordance with government policy, legislation, and organisational needs. The role contributes to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of security, emergency, business continuity and incidentmanagement frameworks. It provides expert guidance, risk assessments, planning, training coordination and reporting to enhance preparedness, response and recovery capabilities across the agency. Working under limited direction, the position exercises independent judgement, manages complex issues, and undertakes projects with agencywide impact. Qualifications Essential: Nil Desirable AGSVA Clearance to the level of Baseline. Tertiary qualifications in Emergency Management, Security, Risk Management, Public Safety, WHS, or similar. Certification or training in incident/emergency management (AIIMS,ICS, or equivalent). Securityrelated accreditation or training (e.g., PSPF/SAPSF modules). Special conditions The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed, which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHANEC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course, which will be required to be updated every three years. For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description. Remuneration ASO5 $85,790 $95,413 per annum (1.0FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading. Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Benjamin Robson, Security Operations Manager, via tel:0484355419 or email:[email protected]. Application instructions Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description. People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional Note This is a fulltime contract role (1.0FTE), initial 11month term contract. Applications close 22/03/202611:30PM Attachments ASO5 Advisor Security Emergency Operations Position Description Feb2026 (1).pdf ApplicationCoverSheetPSAct..pdf HowtoApplyPSAct guidelines.pdf VL233 Preemployment declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including parttime. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr